house Bill H.R. 2259

Should the Peace Corps Give Volunteers a Raise & Provide More Health and Safety Support?

Argument in favor

Peace Corps volunteers are an important part of American volunteer efforts abroad who improve the quality of life for many people in the developing world. They deserve a raise and this bill ensures their health and safety while they’re serving abroad.

The Peace Corp is a uniquely American institution, it is one of many ways the United States engages both in diplomacy and humanitarian aid. Those who volunteer to join the Peace Corp are making great sacrifices for those less fortunate. It is a moral value system that ought to be supported and nurtured. Further the people and government of the United States should support and protect their citizens who are working over seas.

These people put their lives on the line to help those in need all over the world. They deserve nothing but the best.

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Argument opposed

The Peace Corps is already making strides to improve health and safety for volunteers, who don’t need a raise. Alternatively, the Peace Corps should turned into a non-profit agency that doesn’t rely on federal taxpayer support.

The Peace Corp is a uniquely American institution, it is one of many ways the United States engages both in diplomacy and humanitarian aid. Those who volunteer to join the Peace Corp are making great sacrifices for those less fortunate. It is a moral value system that ought to be supported and nurtured. Further the people and government of the United States should support and protect their citizens who are working over seas.

As someone going into the Peace Corps I think the more safety measures implemented the better. I don’t care for the money as I feel like most volunteers do it to help people but since it’s attached to a bill concerning volunteer safety then I’m all for it.

The Peace Corp was started by JFK’s administration. It builds a strong sense of compassion, provides a true sense of communities coming together for the good of the community. It brings education to those in other countries and in the U.S., that otherwise would not be taught how to build/learn a skill set, both in building and medically. The terrific blessing to the Peace Corp worker is immeasurable. Please, vote yes! It’s a win/win all the way around.

Make it happen. These folks go to out of the way places and do great things for the local populace. We are all alike in many ways- something I’ve gleaned in my world travels. It’s good to show that and to realize that.

YES YES, the Peace Corps is doing important work, not the least of which is repairing America’s reputation around the world. My brother served in the Corps in Guatemala, and I think the Peace Corps is dang important.

The Peace Corps is already making strides to improve health and safety for volunteers, who don’t need a raise. Alternatively, the Peace Corps should turned into a non-profit agency that doesn’t rely on federal taxpayer support.

Peace Corps volunteers are an important part of American volunteer efforts abroad who improve the quality of life for many people in the developing world. They deserve a raise and this bill ensures their health and safety while they’re serving abroad.